4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Hbf will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 6 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Cologne Hbf on Wed, Jan 28, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 28 the direct buses cover the 153 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jan 28 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €451.
Distance: 153 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price | €451 Average price |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Hbf bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Hbf buses for today, Tuesday, January 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus | 6:10 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h00 | 9:10 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, January 28 | |||||
| (Prague -> Amsterdam) | 4:25 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h40 | 7:05 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Hbf
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:25, the last at 21:05. The fastest bus covers the 153 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 153 km |
Average bus duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 03:25 |
Last bus 21:05 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Globtour Medjugorjie, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne HbfYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Hbf with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Globtour Medjugorjie, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Hbf
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Hbf
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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